Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
3200
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in PATA at the PIETERMARITZBURG Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
PATA
Area / Town
PIETERMARITZBURG
Province
Eastern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
PO Box Postal Code
3200
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: PATA
Area: PIETERMARITZBURG
Province: Eastern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code:
PO Box Code: 3200
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code for:
• Online shopping (Takealot, etc.)
• Courier deliveries
• Government & banking forms
• Medical aid registrations
Street Code vs PO Box Code — What’s the Difference?
South Africa uses two separate postal codes for most areas. The street delivery code () is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in PATA. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (3200) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the PIETERMARITZBURG Post Office. If your address says “PO Box” followed by a number, use this code. Using the wrong code may result in mail delays or non-delivery.
Both codes are 4-digit numbers assigned by the South African Post Office (SAPO) and are specific to PATA in PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape.
About PATA, PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape
PATA is a suburb or locality situated in the PIETERMARITZBURG area of Eastern Cape, South Africa. Like all South African suburbs, it has been assigned unique postal codes by the South African Post Office (SAPO) to facilitate accurate mail sorting and delivery.
The postal code (zip code) for PATA is for street addresses and 3200 for PO Box addresses. These codes are used by residents, businesses, government departments, courier companies, and online retailers to identify and route mail correctly to PATA within the broader PIETERMARITZBURG postal delivery area.
Whether you are filling out an online form, sending a parcel, registering with a medical aid, applying for a government service, or completing a bank application, the correct postal code for PATA is .
Frequently Asked Questions — PATA Postal Code
What is the postal code for PATA?
The postal code for PATA in PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape is for street addresses and 3200 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for PATA?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for PATA, Eastern Cape is . On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter if your address is a street address in PATA.
What is the PO Box postal code for PATA?
The PO Box postal code for PATA in PIETERMARITZBURG is 3200. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use instead.
What area does PATA fall under?
PATA falls under the PIETERMARITZBURG area in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is PATA located in?
PATA is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the PIETERMARITZBURG area. Its street postal code is .
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code ( for PATA) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (3200) is used for mail addressed to a Post Office Box. South Africa’s postal system assigns separate 4-digit codes for each type to ensure accurate sorting and delivery.
What postal code do I enter for online shopping deliveries to PATA?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter when your delivery address is in PATA, PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape.
Is the postal code for PATA the same as the zip code?
Yes. In South Africa, postal codes and zip codes are the same thing. The postal code (zip code) for PATA is for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with .
How do I address a letter to PATA?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then PATA, PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape, and end with . For a PO Box, use 3200.
What is my postal code if I live in PATA?
If you live in PATA in PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape, your postal code is . Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 3200.
Can I use for courier deliveries to PATA?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in PATA, Eastern Cape, use . All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the PIETERMARITZBURG area.
What is the postcode for PATA in South Africa?
The postcode for PATA in South Africa is (street address) or 3200 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for PATA on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in PATA, PIETERMARITZBURG, use the street postal code .
How many digits is the postal code for PATA?
The postal code for PATA is a 4-digit number: . All South African postal codes are 4-digit numeric codes. Do not add any extra digits or letters when entering this code on forms.
What suburbs are near PATA in PIETERMARITZBURG?
PATA is located within the PIETERMARITZBURG postal delivery area of Eastern Cape. Browse our PIETERMARITZBURG area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for PIETERMARITZBURG in Eastern Cape?
Different suburbs within PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape may have different postal codes. For PATA specifically, the street postal code is . Visit our PIETERMARITZBURG postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Eastern Cape postal code range?
Eastern Cape is served by multiple postal code ranges. PATA in PIETERMARITZBURG uses . Browse our Eastern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in PATA, PIETERMARITZBURG, enter as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for PATA on online shopping sites?
Use for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in PATA. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the PATA postal code on the SAPO website?
Yes. The South African Post Office (SAPO) maintains an official postal code database at postoffice.co.za. The street code for PATA in PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape is and the PO Box code is 3200.
Note: Postal code information for PATA is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About PATA Postal Code — PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of PATA?
The physical street postal code of PATA is . This code covers all street-addressed properties in PATA, PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for PATA, Eastern Cape?
South Africa does not officially use the term zip code — the correct term is postal code. However the two terms are interchangeable. The zip code for PATA in Eastern Cape is . On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter .
3. What postal code does PATA use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in PATA, PIETERMARITZBURG, use the street code . This applies to FNB, Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, Capitec, Old Mutual, Discovery, and all other South African financial institutions.
4. What is the post code for PATA?
The post code for PATA is for street addresses in PIETERMARITZBURG, Eastern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in PATA, the post code is 3200. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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